Therapeutic Diet

If your dog has been diagnosed with bladder stones — or if you’re watching a high-risk breed for early signs — diet is likely one of the first topics your vet has raised. Bladder stones (uroliths) form when minerals in the urine become concentrated enough to crystallise and clump together in the bladder. Struvite and calcium oxalate stones together account for approximately 85% of all canine urinary stones, and diet is the primary management tool for struvite dissolution and the key prevention lever for oxalate recurrence. ...

If your dog has been diagnosed with Addison’s disease — the medical term is hypoadrenocorticism, also known as adrenal insufficiency — you may have noticed the condition is something of a diagnostic journey. Addison’s is notoriously easy to miss because its symptoms (lethargy, vomiting, poor appetite, shaking) overlap with dozens of other conditions. Once diagnosed, the good news is that most dogs respond extremely well to treatment and go on to live full, normal lives. ...

If your dog has been diagnosed with Cushing’s disease — technically known as hyperadrenocorticism — you are probably grappling with a set of symptoms that can feel overwhelming: a pot-bellied appearance, relentless hunger, thinning skin, excessive thirst and urination, and gradual muscle loss. Medication is the cornerstone of Cushing’s management, but the right diet can help your dog feel better, maintain a healthier weight, and reduce the risk of secondary complications. ...

A diabetes diagnosis in your dog can feel overwhelming — especially when you learn that twice-daily insulin injections are now part of your routine. But there is good news: diet is one of the most powerful tools you have to help manage canine diabetes. With the right nutritional approach, many diabetic dogs live full, comfortable lives. Here’s what you need to know. What is canine diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus in dogs is almost always Type 1 — meaning the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin to regulate blood glucose. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb glucose from the bloodstream, so blood sugar rises to dangerously high levels while the body’s cells are effectively starved of energy. ...

Watching your dog struggle with chronic vomiting, loose stools, weight loss, or a persistently unhappy stomach is distressing. If your vet has diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you already know there is no quick fix — but the right diet can make a significant difference in how well your dog feels day to day. What Is Canine IBD? IBD is not a single disease but a group of chronic gastrointestinal disorders characterised by persistent inflammation of the intestinal lining. The most common forms include: ...